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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1921
Page
4
A political editorial argues the Democratic state committee should reject convention based nominations and keep primaries. It contrasts past boss driven conventions with the people powered primary system, noting how delegates and leaders control outcomes and the dangers of closed door decisions.
The piece contrasts outside criticism with insiders’ efforts as Republicans gain power in 1918 1920 and 1922. It notes Wilson Harding and the push to cut expenditures and equalize taxes, but finds wrangling and inaction common in Congress despite urgent tax reform needs and looming elections.
Buck Campbell editor of the Waukomis Hornet and Garfield County legislator is appointed register of the government land office at Guthrie. The Guthrie News notes Buck’s long career as a newspaper man and offers congratulations. The piece also mentions John Gobbie seeking ministerial appointment to Jugo Slavia and reflects on newspaper influence. It praises district fairs for boosting county fair interest and urges continued community event support.
The piece argues for universal disarmament and a nations league to reduce war. It links the return of soldiers from France to a plea for limited taxation, arbitration, and international justice, urging Congress and the president to lead in ending the armed peace. It calls for abandoning the race for military supremacy to prevent devastation.
A speaker vows not to support a legislative candidate, calling all contenders friends of farmers before elections. The piece argues that voters forget crooked records quickly and demagogues thrive on short memories and excuses to mislead the public.
Speaking of comebacks, Senator Tom Watson of Georgia is a striking example in politics today. Elected to Congress in 1890, he faced repeated defeats while trying to regain his seat. He sought the vice presidency with the Populists, stayed away from Democrats as long as any Populists remained, then returned as a Democrat after thirty years, remaining in the saddle. Watson has never shown socialist leanings despite his radical stances.
Reports from housewives and grocery stores indicate farmers are shipping greater quantities of produce to town. The groceryman should cooperate with local growers to market their goods locally, freeing funds for other needs. A prosperous nation provides essentials first and saves luxuries for later.
Tourists praise local cantaloupes for larger size and richer flavor than Rocky Ford cantaloupe. County claims to grow more melons without irrigation than the Arkansas Valley in Colorado can with irrigation.
A local report notes a boy from Ada weighing fifty pounds consumed a thirty pound watermelon. The question posed asks how much he weighed after finishing the melon, implying a net increase of thirty pounds from the fruit.
The column laments a missed letter from a rural correspondent in Pontotoc county. It highlights the boll weevil pest, the value of Trades Day and Mrs Mobley’s dairy and diversification talk, and praises country upbringing for shaping successful careers. The Lehigh News observation stresses rural work ethic and early responsibilities.
Ada Baptists report a successful encampment at Price's Falls on Falls Creek in the Arbuckle mountains with 1200 plus attendees. The event featured fly fishing, swimming, and scenic views drawing Ada residents including L J Crowder and families, H L Bilison, L A Brass and others. Organizers praised outdoor pleasures and Oklahoma’s natural scenery as vacationed offerings.
A man known by many aliases including Ray Brown and Roy Smith reportedly escaped capture after breaking speed and agility records while evading police in the city. Authorities traced a spree of hot checks to him, with the fugitive fleeing through streets in remarkable fashion. Also mentioned are Dr. Alder on table minded people and a quip about profiteers from the News American.
Riga August 10 Soviet Russia released six American prisoners who arrived at Narva Bathonia. The partial release threatens delay or abandonment of ongoing negotiations for American famine relief in Russia. The prisoners were freed under a promise by Soviet authorities when American aid for famine relief was accepted.
An 19th century style sales blurb promises mental brightness and bodily vigor from Prickly Ash Elders. It claims dull brains result from torpid livers and bilious impurities and offers the remedy at 1.25 dollars per bottle from Gwin and Mays Drag Co.
Governor Robertson and Adjutant General Charles F. Barrett led state officials from Oklahoma City to Sedalia Missouri to join in the Missouri centennial celebration as guests of the state.
An article promotes Digestive health and appetite by using Chamberlain's Tablets to improve digestion and encourage gentle bowel movements, suggesting better relish of meals.
An official report notes The Oil Fields Producers and Retinera well in nwow section 3-6 produced about half a million feet of gas from a 26-foot face at 1138 feet depth with drilling continuing to 1200 feet. Transcontinental well in section 14-1-4 reached 2200 feet yesterday as reaming finished. Carter offset well at 400 feet, Abernathy shut yesterday for fuel with drilling expected to resume soon.
Marion Langley 25 and Gladya Stewart 18 in Tupelo. Fred Orr 25 Ada and Mira Hattle Katherine Rives 22 Brooks ton Texas. Hunger the Heat Sauce promotes appetite and digestion. Chamberlains Tableta claimed to aid digestion and bowel movement.
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